Magazines

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<p>I wish to subscribe to some magazines, but there's so many choices out there so, do you guys have any favorite recommendations?</p>

<p>I want nothing along the lines of Cosmo, Seventeen, etc. I'm looking for analysis, critical thinking, well-known journalists. I want something that includes a brief analysis of politics/current events (to remain a informed citizen), but at the same time have some articles about some interesting topics (analysis of some cultural phenomenon, just random interesting information that will get you thinking and relaxed at the same time.)</p>

<p>Also, what are some witty relaxing magazines you guys read.</p>

<p>List you favorites and maybe a short SHORT SHORT description.</p>

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<p>Time, Newsweek (obviously)
That's all I can think of right now. I find Entertainment Weekly witty, but it depends if you want reviews of music, movies, TV, books, etc.</p>

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<p>The Economist (for wit, dry humor, interesting insight on politics/current affairs)</p>

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<p>I second The Economist. Great world perspectives.</p>

<p>Times and Newsweek are OK, kind of hit or miss in my opinion.</p>

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<p>^The only problem I have with Time and Newsweek is that they are both (more than a little) skewed to the left.</p>

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<p>I'll third The Economist. It's one of the few I read on a semi-regular basis.</p>

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<p>The New Yorker and The Atlantic Monthly are good too.</p>

<p>I personally recommend BusinessWeek as well. It's not politics, but it's still fun.</p>

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<p>I love The Week. It's sort of an overview of the entire week's world news with snippets from the best articles from periodicals around the world. Everything is short & interesting for the ADD news junkie.</p>

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<p>I second The Week. It tells you everything to know without bias. It draws from many sources and paraphrases them into a neat little column.</p>

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<p>The New Yorker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>and the economist</p>

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<p>Check out a smaller magazine called mental-floss, it is thee best magazine ever!
It's funny and very informative about all things. In fact, I gave subscriptions out as Christmas presents. It is seriously the best magazine ever made.</p>

<p>Please go here: <a href="http://www.mentalfloss.com/%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.mentalfloss.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>I read and highly recommend...</p>

<p>**First Things<a href="religion%20and%20politics,%20with%20a%20Catholic%20emphasis">/b</a>
**New Oxford Review<a href="hardcore%20orthodox%20Roman%20Catholicism">/b</a>
**Catholic Insight<a href="ditto,%20in%20a%20cranky-old-man%20kinda%20way;%20very%20Canadian">/b</a>
**Sacred History<a href="religion%20and%20history">/b</a>
**Philosophy Now<a href="popular%20philosophy">/b</a>
**National Review<a href="American%20conservative%20politics">/b</a>
**Commentary<a href="neoconservative%20politics%20from%20a%20Jewish%20perspective">/b</a>
**The Western Standard<a href="Canadian%20conservative%20politics">/b</a></p>

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<p>Newsweek.///////</p>

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<p>Try "Psychology Today," if it's still on the newstands. I learned a lot from it. Readable articles for non-scientists; lively,relevant topics; in-depth articles that explored one topic from many angles (so good for your critical thinking).</p>

<p>Also, it might be fun to go metacognitive and read a journal about Education, such as "Higher Education" since that's the world you inhabit. You'll have reactions and opinions about articles re: policies affecting high school curriculum, or trends in higher ed, so you can participate actively as you read (agreeing and disagreeing).</p>

<p>Finally, how about stimulating some of your artistic neurons with magazines about new develoments in architecture, art, or music. Perhaps pick one area, just get one magazine from the newstand or browse til something strikes your fancy.</p>

<p>Bravo to you.</p>

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<p>One more: my brother, who is a retired journalist, always told me to read "Sports Illustrated" even though he knew I had no interest in sports. He said the best writing is in a good sports article.
I tried it one month and learned l,000 synonyms for "won" and "lost."
The teams were decimated, trampled, plundered...</p>